PodWell

How do you start a podcast?

On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, talks through the steps of launching a podcast, including how to pick a theme, who should be the host, what each episode should discuss and how to plan your recording and launch calendars. Take a listen to jump start your podcast journey!

Guest: Geneen Harston

Check out Rivet360's blog post, Podcast Production 101, where we delve deeper into this topic to learn more.

Join us in our conversation with Michelle Aronson, a multifaceted HR executive, business founder, grad school professor and executive coach, who shares her insights and experiences in this enlightening episode. Michelle dives into the motivations behind launching her own podcast, True Stories at Work, and unveils her aspirations for the show and how her podcasting goals evolved from season to season.

This episode offers practical advice from someone who's been there.

Guest: Michelle Aronson, Culture and Strategy Lab

Podcast artwork plays a big role in discovery!

Dive into the world of podcast artwork with Rivet360's graphic artist Tiyen Simmons. Join us as Tiyen shares invaluable insights on why podcast artwork matters, how it can captivate your audience and techniques to leverage it for maximum attention. From crafting eye-catching cover art to designing episode-specific visuals, Tiyen shares the secrets to making your artwork work wonders for your podcast.

And find out why this episode’s artwork is pink!

Guest: Tiyen Simmons

Read more about podcast series and episode artwork and how to maximize its impact!

As promised, here are the specs for podcast artwork:
For the best visual quality, aim for dimensions between 1400x1400 to 3000x3000 pixels, keeping a ratio of 1:1. This will ensure your art looks crisp across all podcast listening platforms.

Trying to get more engagement from your listeners?

Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Rob LaFrentz, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer, to uncover some tips and tricks to engage your audience. Rob delves into the art of captivating storytelling, building authentic connections with listeners and asking for your listeners’ feedback. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode provides strategies to keep your audience coming back for more.

Guest: Rob LaFrentz

Discover how "Talking the Drive," a podcast by Rivet360's founder, John MacLeod, has revolutionized business development by creating a non-salesy platform for insightful conversations, fostering new relationships and immortalizing valuable ideas for a broader audience. Learn about the surprising benefits and collaborative power of this innovative podcasting approach.

Guest: John MacLeod

Learn more about podcasting as a lead generation tool on the Rivet360 blog.

Are you setting up a home podcasting studio? Or need some help improving your recording space?

In this episode of PodWell, Emmy Award winner Andy Mitran talks through the basics of setting up your home studio, including specific equipment recommendations.

Andy's equipment recommendations include:
Microphone:Electro-Voice RE20 broadcast announcer microphone with variable-d
Headphones:Sony MDR7506 professional large diaphragm headphone
Mixer:Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB audio interface for recording, songwriting, streaming and podcasting

Guest: Andy Mitran

For more information on building your home podcast studio, check out Andy's blog post at Rivet360.com.

Are you a podcast host wondering what to post about your episodes on social media?

In this episode of PodWell, Krista Winston, a social media guru from Rivet360, shares valuable insights and strategies to help you effectively promote your podcast episodes. Listen as she answers questions that every podcaster encounters when it comes to social media promotion -- from when to post to what to post.

Guest: Krista Winston

What should the host do if the guest takes a long pause during the recording? Should it be edited out?

On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through the options of addressing longer silences during a recording session. Sometimes those pauses are what you need to draw in the listener.

Guest: Jesse Betend

Listen to our episode, then read our blog 'Don’t be afraid of silence in your podcast' for more insights.

What’s the benefit of podcasting for non-profits?

On this episode, Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360’s president, explains why nonprofits should podcast both for their time and their treasure. Nonprofits have amazing stories to tell, and they can leverage the emotive power of audio to connect with their current and potential audiences.

Guest: Cindy Paulauskas

What do you do after the recording?

On this episode, award-winning podcast producer Ron Brown talks through the immediate next steps to ensure your audio is secure, easy to find and optimized. These steps are essential to make  your work easier -- and to ensure your audio doesn't get lost!

Guest: Ron Brown